Question

What is the base number for the metric system of units? In other words, by what number do we multiply to move up in scale ? _____

Answer 1

the answer is 10

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

10

Step-by-step explanation:

Each time you want to move up the scale, the number is multiplied by 10. The opposite is true when moving down; you must divide by 10.